§ 6.09. Vacancies.  


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  • When a vacancy occurs in the Council, the following provisions shall apply, to wit:

    Any vacancy or vacancies occurring for which the unexpired term is twelve (12) months or less shall be filled by appointment of the Council. Any vacancy or vacancies for which the unexpired term is for more than twelve (12) months must be filled by a majority of voters voting in a special election called for such purpose in accordance with the Texas State Constitution.

    It is further provided that in a special or regular election: The person(s) elected to fill a vacancy or vacancies shall serve only the unexpired term for that particular position.

(Rev. of 5-6-1995; Rev. of 5-10-2014, amd. no. 12(6.09))

State law reference

Uniform election dates, V.T.C.A., Election Code § 41.001.